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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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